*** To submit a job for sharing on JOTW, please provide the job title, organization or company, and location and send it to Ned at lundquist989@cs.com. Provide a link or contact info so people can check out your listing or follow up if interested.

JOTW is sent out on Mondays by email with a list the jobs posted in the full newsletter, which is posted online at www.nedsjotw.com. This is designed to keep the size of the emails to a more manageable length.

*** Posting a job is free. The newsletter is posted at www.nedsjotw.com. Recruiters can submit up to three jobs for free. Each job listing may be posted once in the newsletter for free

I request that you do not send pdf files that I have to copy and reformat. I prefer you provide your very brief job description in an email rather than an enclosure. I may limit the size of your position descriptions (generally to 500 words or less).

*** This is a cooperative service. It relies on your participation and contribution. As you receive the benefit of this free newsletter, you should also send in jobs you learn about. This is especially the case when there are job listings in the companies that you work for.

*** Top Jobs: Stand above the rest. Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter. Top job placement costs $100 per job per week. To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

*** If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network.

*** The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles. Share, and reap the benefits. And it feels good to help others. I call it selfish altruism. But this also means you need to contribute.

Times are tough. Budgets are slimmer. Today, organizations are forced to do more with less. Marketing programs are no exception. Be smart about how you spend your marketing dollars. Hire a professional marketing copywriter to develop your message and get the best results.

With more than 10 years of experience in marketing communications, I can provide you with writing that’s concise, engaging and targeted to your customers — at rates lower than that it would cost to augment staff or hire an agency. I have developed and managed marketing communications programs for a variety of industries (education, health care, technology, defense, non-profit and government).

*** Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com. You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point. There is no waiting list. Submit yours today!

*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

April 11-13, Boston/Bath, Maine

June 9-10, Abu Dhabi, UAE

June 11-12, Bahrain

August 18-19-22, Tacoma, Wash.

August 22, 23, 24, San Diego, Calif.

November 3-6, Nassau, Bahamas

*** 2014 Gold Quill Awards

With less than a month before the final deadline to enter the 2014 Gold Quill Awards, it’s time to get a move-on if you haven’t started your entry! Last year we recognized more than 275 communicators for their hard work and strategic thinking, and in 2014 we hope to give even more professionals the chance to show off their expertise.

Check out the Gold Quill website to learn about all 47 entry categories, find one that suits you, and to submit your entry. We can’t wait to see your submissions!

In August, 2013, I started conducting a wide online survey of science journalists and bloggers to better understand why and how science research is translated into news. Nearly 1,000 science journalists and bloggers participated in this survey last year. As a continuation of a science communication project for my PhD research at Louisiana State University, I am now introducing Part II of this survey – a follow-up to answer more questions and confirm some intriguing results from Part I. (But you needn’t have participated in Part I to participate in Part II now!)

If you are a journalist, blogger, freelance writer, magazine writer, TV producer, radio announcer, podcast producer, or anything in between, I’m asking you to participate in this online survey. By participating in this survey, which only takes 15 minutes to complete, journalists, bloggers and other communicators can help me understand when and why science makes its way from research publication to news story.

Once you’ve completed this survey, you will also have the chance to read an abstract and summary of the results from Part I, which have now been submitted for publication. I will also hopefully be blogging about the results of Part I and Part II soon at Scientific American blogs!

To participate, simply copy and paste the following URL into a new browser window:

“Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/ and look around. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart.

*** Toronto and IABC. World Conference is just around the corner.

8–11 June 2014

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada

The 2014 IABC World Conference is full of opportunities for you to grow professionally. This year’s Employee Engagement track not only fosters personal growth, but encourages you to become the kind of leader who inspires others to greatness.

Our sessions include an exciting presentation on the neuroscience of employee engagement that provides all-new insights into the minds of your staff. You’ll learn why brains resist change and what to do about it when change is necessary, how our brains are wired to be social, and the five domains that can lead to employees being engaged or disengaged.

Learn more about all the sessions taking place at the 2014 IABC World Conference, June 8-11 in Toronto, Canada

Hi, Ned. Please include this job posting in your Job of the Week email. Thank you!

Donnell Brown

Executive Director, Merliance

When you think of Long Island, think of merlot!

1.) Executive Director, Merliance, Cutchogue, NY

Merliance Seeks Executive Director

Merliance—the alliance of Long Island producers of quality merlot and merlot-based blends—seeks an Executive Director to run our nonprofit trade association. Our Executive Director will work from home on a part-time basis (approximately 16 hours/week), ensuring our organization runs smoothly, gains stature and new members, achieves our marketing and research goals, and annually produces our cooperative blend, also called Merliance. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of/comfortable with working independently from home, has good communication and people skills, and excellent organizational and project management skills. Please have at least 5 years’ prior experience in PR/marketing/communications, and Web and social media skills. Experience in the wine industry is preferred, and experience in grantwriting is a plus. To request a detailed job description and/or apply, please send resume and cover letter to Donnell Brown, dbrown@longislandmerlot.com. To learn more about Merliance, visit www.longislandmerlot.com.

I am sending this job posting for Mynor & Associates. We are looking for a Full Time Real Estate Administrative Assistant. The applicants can submit the information to the email in the post. I have attached the posting for submission.

Mynor and Associates, a small, but top producing real estate team, is looking for a detail-oriented, problem solving, tech savvy professional to join its growing team! We are looking for someone who wants to learn more about the real estate business and help us grow.

Are you a fast learner? Are you flexible and willing to do a bit of everything? Are you a problem solver? Do you have a positive attitude and and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment? Are you learning based? If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you!

Marketing Functions to Include Blogging, Social Media and Email Marketing

Blogging

Candidate must have a knack for writing, essentially breaking industry information down to the consumer level while sustaining the company’s voice across all blog content.

Key Responsibilities:

Writing (summarizing articles) and curating various types of articles on a wide range of topics for our blog.

Optimizing content for search engines and lead generation.

Conducting analytical projects to improve blog strategies/tactics.

Growing blog subscribers and expanding the overall blog’s reach.

Social Media

Candidate will manage, leverage, and grow our online social media accounts by creating and implementing strategies and tactics that improve our social media presence.

Managing email campaigns from start to finish, including creation of pieces, planning, testing, evaluating, and reporting.

Developing and optimizing lead nurturing campaigns.

Segmenting contact lists and personalizing emails.

Keeping up to date with practices and standards in the email marketing industry.

Transaction Coordination

Exceptional organizational skills are essential. Candidate must be able to successfully manage his/her time, keep his/her workspace clutter-free, prioritize projects and stay on top of his/her schedule.

Creating a time line of important dates for the different parties involved to follow, such as deadlines for loan and inspection contingency removal.

Scheduling appointments and inspections.

Entering listings on the MLS.

Creating advertisements online, posting photos and videos of available properties.

Client Communications

Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Implementing marketing plans.

Assisting in establishment of long-term relationship with clients.

Organizing client-oriented events.

Individual and mass communication efforts.

Preparing and/or coordinating the production of collateral marketing materials.

Identifying sponsorship, speaking, award and PR opportunities.

Monitoring the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Maintaining our database

Property Management*

Candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of two beach rental properties; including advertising the properties, explaining advantages of location and services and ensuring the property is in good working order.

Key Responsibilities:

Promoting the rentals in various websites.

Responding to inquiries.

Filing and organizing lease agreements.

Collecting and recording rent payments.

Creating work orders for maintenance technicians and cleanings.

Paying properties’ expenses and reimbursing deposits.

* This portion of the job is very turn-key and easy to learn.

Our team takes pride in working hard, but having fun at what we do. We are very passionate about our work and want the person who takes this position to take ownership and feel the same way over their assigned areas.

We want to know more about you! We know time is valuable and we don’t want to waste yours or ours, please send us a resume and cover letter detailing your salary requirements and why you think you would rock this position! E-mail: mynor@mynorandassociates.com.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Digital Account / Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team. The ideal Project Manager has four or more years of work experience, with at least two years of direct project management experience. In this role, you will take ownership of several client relationships and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

You will be responsible for driving projects through the full lifecycle – from inception through completion – while ensuring that timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met. Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking, and creative problem solving are keys to success in this role.

Centerline is a fast-paced and collaborative environment where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial nature and has experience with managing digital marketing campaigns.

Required background and skills:

4+ years of work experience, with 2+ years of direct project management experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mastery of basic applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as proficiency with online research and Gmail.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park, Maryland is hiring a Communications and Web Content Coordinator. Apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/25037.

The position will be open until filled.

Thank you for for posting this to the Job of the Week newsletter and website.

Best regards,

Kelly

Kelly E. Blake

Director of Communications

University of Maryland School of Public Health

College Park, Maryland

21.) Communications and Web Content Coordinator, University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park, Maryland

The Communications and Web Content Coordinator for the School of Public Health (SPH) will assist with the implementation of the School’s communications and public relations programs in an effort to: strengthen and advance the School’s identity and reputation; promote and maintain a favorable perception of the School among general public, academic, public health and government audiences; and help ensure that the School’s recruitment, partnership and development goals are more efficiently achieved. The Communications and Web Content Coordinator will report to the Director of Communications and will also work closely with SPH leadership to build and maintain a strong marketing and communications program for the UMD School of Public Health. This position will play a significant role in managing the School’s online presence and serving as a liaison to the SPH community and to website hosting staff on issues related to the Drupal-based websites.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1) Website Maintenance and Enhancement: Manage and contribute to the growing

online presence for the School of Public Health and its departments and centers,

including the new Drupal-based websites (launching in Spring 2014), social media

production. The goal is to ensure timely, accurate, attractive, and highly usable sites with a consistent look and feel. Tasks will include analysis of web analytics and web marketing strategies. (35%)

The mission of the University of Maryland School of Public Health is to promote and protect the health and well-being of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through interdisciplinary education, research, practice, leadership and public policy. Built on a foundation of disciplines that originated over 150 years ago with the formation of the University of Maryland, the School of Public Health was founded in 2007 and received full accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health in 2010. We are the only accredited school of public health at a public university in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia region, offering an affordable education with outstanding professional development opportunities. Our school is entering into a partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus to create a collaborative School of Public Health. Part of the “MPowering the State” initiative which seeks to strategically link programs on both campuses, the “collaborative school” will expand educational opportunities and facilitate collaboration in public health research and service by linking our School of Public Health with the Master of Public Health program in the School of Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Position open until filled. For best consideration, apply by March 31, 2014.

*** From Tony Katsulos:

Hey, Ned …. when you get a chance for an upcoming JOTW cycle, below is a position we’re posting at Jetstream PR. Thanks – Tony

Tony Katsulos

President & Founder

Jetstream Public Relations, Inc.

5068 West Plano Parkway, Suite 295

Plano, TX

22.) Senior Counselor/VP, Jetstream PR, Plano, TX (DFW area)

Tired of the stressful, big-agency rat race? Looking for more latitude and the fulfillment that comes from building strong client relationships? Jetstream PR is seeking a driven, senior PR counselor to join our entrepreneurial firm that specializes in supporting B2B/technology clients, with an emphasis in healthcare IT, software and telecom. At least 10 years of public relations experience is required, with significant and recent PR agency experience preferred, including being the primary principal leading accounts and counseling client executives. Candidates who currently are in a PR agency supervisory or leadership role are desired. Knowledge of hospitals and healthcare technology is ideal, and all candidates must be self-motivated, take a personal interest in their client work, and have superior project management skills. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the agency, both in serving strategic clients and aiding in the firm’s ongoing business development efforts. Above all, Jetstream is looking for candidates who will take seriously the agency’s commitment to quality and delivering value to our clients, balanced by our focus on everyone at Jetstream having fun in our relaxed, decidedly un-corporate environment.

Skills required include:

Proven and highly flexible writing skills.

Strong knowledge and everyday use of AP Style.

Adept at developing a wide variety of content, from press releases to marketing collateral and website copy.

Alley Cat Allies is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats. An engine for social change, Alley Cat Allies was the first organization to introduce and advocate for humane methods of feral cat care, particularly Trap-Neuter-Return, in the American animal protection community. [More at http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=616]

*** From Ellen Greenwood:

Hello,

I am hoping you will put this in Ned’s JOTW. Please let me know if you need additional information.

Thank you!

Ellen

Ellen Greenwood

Operations Manager

Staffing Advisors

24.) Public Affairs Manager, National Council on Aging (NCOA), Washington, DC

Position

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Public Affairs Manager will lead media relations and outreach activities to position NCOA and NCOA-S as a trusted national voice and source of valuable information on aging. The Public Affairs Manager will identify and cultivate relationships with journalists in print, broadcast, and online media; spot news and story opportunities; and devise promotional strategies that call positive attention to the work of both NCOA and NCOA-S. The Manager will work closely with senior staff to support their efforts to promote websites, influence public policy and legislation affecting seniors, and spotlight innovative programs and solutions to the media. The Manager will be a confident self-starter and mission-motivated professional who will become a brand champion for NCOA’s values, programs, and expertise.

Organization

For over 60 years, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization, has worked to improve the lives of millions of older Americans, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. NCOA’s social impact goal is to improve the health and economic security of 10 million older adults by 2020.

NCOA Services (NCOA-S) is a nonprofit subsidiary of NCOA, and its mission is to improve the health and economic security of millions of older adults and help make NCOA an enduring organization. NCOA-S is a social enterprise that partners with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to develop creative solutions to address the challenges of aging in America and bring them to scale nationwide.

NCOA’s Operating Principles

All employees are expected to abide by the Operating Principles promulgated June 2008: (1) Striving for Excellence in all that we do, fostering critical thinking and creative action. Welcoming and embracing innovation every day, not afraid of taking risks, trying something new, or adapting to a changing world. (2) Have respect and care for all and good stewards of our resources and opportunities. (3) Achieve shared goals by building an environment of collaboration in which everyone is expected to contribute. (4) Committed to a trusting and respectful work environment that: values honest and open communication, recognizes individual differences and pointsof view, and ensures the fair treatment of everyone.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, and in support of NCOA’s strategic priority to improve the health and economic security of 10 million older adults by 2020, the Public Affairs Manager will plan and implement:

Leverage the expertise, signature services, and thought leadership of NCOA and NCOA-S to develop story ideas for the media.

Distribute/pitch story ideas with the goal of raising the profile of NCOA and NCOA-S and increasing public awareness of their websites, programs, signature services, and advocacy efforts.

Cultivate relationships with key journalists in the fields of aging, health, economic security, Medicare, and public policy.

Promptly respond to unsolicited media inquiries to tell the story of NCOA and NCOA-S.

Arrange interviews for in-house thought leaders.

Create, manage, and execute in-person and online media events.

Monitor and respond to relevant news online and offline.

Develop and execute a plan for analyzing media coverage to track results and identify emerging threats and opportunities.

Continuously work to improve public affairs efforts based on results, metrics, and best practices.

Internal Communications

Work closely with NCOA’s Senior Director of Product Development & Strategy to leverage media opportunities to promote signature websites and programs for older adults and caregivers.

Work closely with NCOA Public Policy & Advocacy staff to actively promote NCOA’s positions on federal policy and legislation affecting older adults, position NCOA as a trusted national voice on key issues, and engage constituents in advocacy actions.

Manage/protect the reputation of NCOA and NCOA-S in case of inaccurate or critical reports.

Assist in preparation of talking points or written answers and provide coaching or support during interviews.

Serve as spokesperson when needed.

Leadership Visibility

Support the Director of Communications in creating/implementing visibility strategies for senior NCOA and NCOA-S leadership that align with overarching communications strategies. This could include facilitating interviews, developing blogs, and researching/preparing talking points.

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for NCOA’s mission of improving the lives of millions of older adults.

At least five years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, and/or journalism, with impeccable writing and reporting skills (samples will be requested).

Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to serve as spokesperson.

Solid understanding of the current news media landscape, with contacts in leading U.S. online, national, regional, and local news outlets.

A passion and demonstrated success with proactive media outreach, including effective story development/pitching to journalists that resulted in positive coverage.

Experience with media relations/social media tracking and measurement tools and working knowledge of best practices in analytics.

Experience and appreciation for the role of social media in public/media relations and its ability to drive mainstream media attention and web traffic, as well as manage reputation.

Strong writing skills with ability to blog/write and/or ghost write in support of NCOA thought leaders.

Collaborative, organized project management and work style to support the needs and goals of NCOA and NCOA-S staff and programs.

Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines, as well as creatively solve problems and look for efficiencies and ways to improve NCOA’s communications and systems.

Solid understanding of advocacy, federal legislation, and public policy and working knowledge of today’s biggest challenges facing people aged 60 and older a plus.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field.

Requires the ability to speak, hear, and use hands to operate standard business equipment, including computers and other relevant technology.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, responsible accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Due to our exceptional growth, we are looking for a talented Account Coordinator to manage the daily needs and activities of our clients. If you consider yourself one of the best in public relations, we would love to talk to you.

Racepoint Global Account Coordinators are responsible for working collaboratively with account team(s) to execute deliverables and tactics as specified within client programs. ACs provide critical support to the account team(s) with overall administrative, accounting, organizational and presentation support. This position requires pro-active, well organized individuals with enthusiasm and motivation to succeed in a fast pace environment.

The successful AC candidate will have strong written and oral communications skills, a dedication to consistently meeting deadlines, paying close attention to detail, be able to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver the highest quality work.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus 0-1 year of public relations, public affairs, advocacy or communications experience

Seven pirates in a speed boat approached a drifting supply vessel and hijacked it. They took the crew as hostage and used the vessel as a mother vessel to look for other vessels to hijack. After around 20 hours when no suitable vessel was found the pirates stole the crew and ship’s properties and escaped. Some crew who were beaten up during the hijack.

Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. D/O spotted the robbers stealing ship’s stores and raised the alarm resulting in the crew members approaching the location. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard with the stolen stores and escaped. Master reported the incident to the Port Control.

Two armed robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship using a rope. They stole ship’s properties and escaped when the duty crew spotted them.

037-14 07.03.2014: 1630 UTC: Posn: 14:20N – 053:19E, Gulf of Aden.

Three skiffs chased and approached a Ro-Ro ship underway. Master raised the alarm, contacted the UKMTO and broadcast a Mayday message. All non-essential crewmembers mustered in the citadel, and vessel took anti-piracy preventive measures as per BMP4. The on board armed security team fired three red flares when the skiffs closed to the ship resulting in the skiffs aborting the approach. A military helicopter and a warship came to the location to assist.

While underway Master on board a crude oil tanker heard over the VHF a vessel reporting a robbery incident. Hearing this the Master ordered his crew to secure the accommodation. While locking the entrance to the steering gear room a crewmember was approached by three robbers with knives and threatened while two more robbers were seen exiting the steering gear room with stolen ships property. As the robbers escaped the crew reported to the bridge and the Master raised the alarm and informed the authorities. All crew safe.